I am dreaming tonight of an old southern town, and the best friend that I ever had. For I've grown so weary of roaming around, I'm going back home to my dad. Your hair has turned to silver, I know you're fading too. Daddy, dear old daddy, I'm coming back to you. You've made my boyhood happy, but still I long to roam. I've had my way, but now I'll stay. I long for you and for home. Oh dee o dee ee ee dee o dee ee oh dee o dee ee ee dee o dee ee oh dee ee oh dee o dee ee Dear old daddy, you've shed my sorrows and joys, you've tried to bring me upright. I know you'll still be just one of the boys, so I'm starting back home tonight. Your hair has turned to silver, I know you're fading too. Daddy, dear old daddy, I'm coming back to you. You made my boyhood happy, but still I long to roam. I've had my way, but now I'll say, I long for you and for home. Oh dee o dee ee ee dee o dee ee oh dee ee ee dee o dee ee oh dee ee